Guides
Understand your home energy, spend less
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Heat pump vs gas boiler: which is cheaper to run?
A simple rule to tell whether a heat pump will save you money: the ratio between your electricity and gas prices.
Updated 27 Sept 2026
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Standby power: what always-on devices really cost
Routers, TVs, set-top boxes, chargers: a few watts that never switch off add up to real money every year. How to measure and cut them.
Updated 27 Sept 2026
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Smart thermostats: how much do they really save?
Smart thermostats and radiator valves: realistic savings, cost and payback time.
Updated 27 Sept 2026
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Switching electricity and gas supplier in Italy: a guide for residents
Switching supplier in Italy is free and your supply is never interrupted. What you need, how long it takes and what to check in a deal.
For residents of Italy · Updated 27 Sept 2026
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How much does air conditioning cost to run?
Real-world consumption of an old unit versus an inverter, what a summer costs and the habits that make a real difference.
Updated 27 Sept 2026
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Are solar panels worth it? Cost, output and payback
How much a 3 kWp system produces, what it really saves and how long it takes to pay back — and why self-consumption matters most.
Updated 27 Sept 2026
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How to read an Italian electricity bill
Energy cost, network charges, system charges, taxes, time bands and contracted power: what each item means on an Italian bill, and which ones you can reduce.
For residents of Italy · Updated 27 Sept 2026
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How much does an old fridge cost to run? Should you replace it?
A fridge over 10 years old can use almost twice as much. How to measure yours and when replacing it actually pays back.
Updated 27 Sept 2026
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Fixed or variable energy price in Italy: which is better?
How fixed and index-linked deals (PUN and PSV) work in Italy, when each makes sense and what to check before choosing.
For residents of Italy · Updated 27 Sept 2026